Preston Alexander Mclendon

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Preston Alexander McLendon, Lieutenant (j.g.), U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action near Blanc Mont, France, October 3 – 4, 1918. During heavy action Assistant Surgeon McLendon continually pushed his dressing station to more advantageous positions. Although in great danger because of a severe shelling, he dressed his patients in an exposed position, using his dugout for the seriously wounded.